Royal Canadian Journey

Day 1 - Arrive Toronto

Upon arrival at Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport transfer independently by scheduled airporter service, limousine or taxi to your downtown hotel (transfer not included). Overnight in Toronto

Day 2 - Toronto to Jasper - Train

This evening, transfer to Toronto’s Union Station (transfer not included) and board VIA Rail’s “Canadian” for your journey to Jasper.
Travel through rugged Northern Ontario to Winnipeg and the Great Central Plains Overnight onboard VIA Rail

Day 3 - VIA Rail Canadian Train

For the next two days, continue your journey though the provinces of Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan before entering the province of Alberta and the resort town of Jasper. A full breakfast, lunch and dinner are included onboard the train each day.
Overnight onboard VIA Rail

Day 4 - VIA Canadian Train

Second full day onboard this world Famous Journey.

Overnight onboard VIA Rail.

Day 5 - Via Rail to Jasper

Today, start the final leg of your trip to Jasper by travelling through Edmonton towards the majestic Rocky Mountains. A full breakfast and lunch are once again included onboard the train today. Upon arrival at the Jasper train station, transfer to your selected hotel (transfer included). Overnight in Jasper.

Day 6 - Jasper

This morning excursion will begin along the mighty Athabasca Canadian Heritage River. Travel above Maligne Canyon, with its narrow gorge and limestone walls created by 10,000 years of water flow. Visit a place of mystery and Indian legend en-route to Medicine Lake, where sometimes it actually disappears! On your adventure, you are sure to see a variety of mountain wildlife. Overnight in Jasper

Day 7 - Jasper to Banff

Today’s journey travels south along the famous Icefields Parkway. This excursion to Banff has a stop at the Columbia Icefield allowing time for the Columbia Icefield Glacier Adventure, a tour onto the icy slopes of the Athabasca Glacier. This excursion onto the Glacier allows you to travel in a specially designed Brewster Ice Explorer to the middle of the glacier. In the afternoon, continue to Banff with a brief picture stop in Lake Louise. Upon arrival in Banff, you will be dropped off at your hotel. Overnight in Banff

Day 8 - Banff

This morning’s excursion tours through the town of Banff and its environs. Ascend Tunnel Mountain Drive to view Bow Falls and the hoodoos, followed by a visit to Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake. Later, take a ride (included) on a gondola car to the top of Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy a 360º panorama of a sea of mountain ranges, valleys, lakes and a bird’s eye view of the Banff town site, 770 metres (2526 feet) below. Overnight in Banff

Day 9 - Banff to Lake Louise

Depart Banff this morning to visit Moraine Lake, with the Valley of the ten Peaks reflecting off its turquoise waters. Continue to Lake Louise, with its backdrop of the glistening Victoria Glacier. After lunch (included), cross the Continental Divide and enter Yoho National Park. Visit the scenic Yoho Valley and such sights as Takakkaw Falls, Kicking Horse Pass and the Natural Rock Bridge. Overnight at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Day 10 - Lake Louise to Kelowna

Today, depart Lake Louise and head into the province of British Columbia. A lunch break (included) is made in the alpine town of Revelstoke. Kelowna is the overnight destination and is the cosmopolitan and cultural centre of the Okanagan Valley. An evening arrival at your selected Kelowna hotel allows time for exploration of the lakefront. Overnight in Kelowna.

Day 11 - Kelowna to Vancouver

After a hearty breakfast (included), the first stop of the day is at a local winery for an exclusive tour and educational wine tasting. Later in the day, a two hour stop at Minter Gardens will feed your body and soothe your senses with a delectable lunch (included) and guided walk through the exquisite gardens. An evening drop-off at your selected hotel concludes your event filled day. Overnight in Vancouver

Day 12 - Victoria Day Trip

Today, enjoy a full-day sightseeing excursion to Victoria. Includes entry to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens. This 50-acre botanical showcase is famous for its skillful blending of rare and exotic plants and trees mixed with native flora in a colourful and authentic series of formal gardens joined by several paths. You will also have leisure time in Victoria to explore on your own, before returning to Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver

Day 13 - Vancouver Departure

After a morning check out at your hotel, conclude your holiday with a sightseeing excursion that will introduce you to the natural beauty of Vancouver’s spectacular setting. Visit historic Gastown, bustling Chinatown, the tall timbers and ocean views of the 400- hectare (1000-acre) Stanley. Before returning to downtown, you will have a panoramic view of the city from Little Mountain. This afternoon, transfer to the Vancouver International Airport (transfer not included).